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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 636.27 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 636.27 and 270.36 is: 405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 636.27 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/636.27 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 636.27 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 172,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,021.96/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.92

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